Canine Pelvic Limb -> Extrinsic Muscles Flashcards
what are the two muscle components of the iliopsoas muscle?
psoas major m.
iliacus m.
what is the action of the iliopsoas muscle?
major hip flexor
what nerves innervate the iliopsoas muscle?
lumbar n.
femoral n.
what is the action of the tensor fascia latae muscle?
hip flexor
stifle extensor
what nerve innervates the iliopsoas muscle?
cranial gluteal n.
what is the action of the middle gluteal muscle?
hip extension & abduction
medial limb rotation
what nerve innervates the middle gluteal muscle?
cranial gluteal n.
what is the action of the deep gluteal muscle?
hip extension & abduction
medial limb rotation
what nerve innervates the deep gluteal muscle?
cranial gluteal n.
what is the action of the superficial gluteal muscle?
hip extension & abduction
what nerve innervates the superficial gluteal muscle?
caudal gluteal n.
what is the name of the ligament associated with the superficial gluteal muscle?
sacrotuberous ligament
what is the action of the biceps femoris muscle?
extend hip, stifle, and hock
may flex stifle
what nerve innervates the biceps femoris muscle?
sciatic n.
what is the action of the semitendinosus muscle?
hip extensor
stifle flexor
hock extensor